Jim Engle

Office Phone: (540) 432-4275

Email:

Main Campus, Harrisonburg

Office Location: SB 230

Office Hours: Most afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00

Prof Emeritus/Old Testament

Emeriti

“I try to increase appreciation for, and understanding of, the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) as an important part of our Judeo-Christian faith tradition. I encourage people of faith to use passages of scripture and biblical concepts in personal applications, in corporate worship/celebration, and in ethical considerations, as well as in working generally for a just society. I remind people that the story of God at work in the world to create a people pleasing to God, extends from the earliest biblical accounts on into our present era.”

Jim has been teaching Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew at EMS since 1984.

His interest in ARCHAEOLOGY colors his teaching. Before coming to EMU Jim participated in archaeological digs for parts of four summers in Jordan and Israel. A Google search on “pillar figurines, Engle” or “Engle, Asherah” will bring up references to a particular area of Jim’s interest.

Jim is fascinated by ETHIOPIAN languages and society which connects to the ancient Hebrew language and society. His marriage to Peg (Groff) Engle, long-time missionary nurse in Ethiopia. has led to several teaching terms at Meserete Kristos College and to the formation of numerous friendships in Ethiopia.